Good-Bye Cap

Muddymile Blackcap of Tasco

23.3.1998 - 28.10.2011

We lost a special friend today 
the kind you can't replace, 
and looking at his empty place
We still can see his face.

We see the endless energy 
the sparkling brownish eyes, 
Not the tired, fragile friend 
We had to bid goodbye.

I remember how he'd run to me 
to pick up all the game, 
And how his ears would perk right up 
When he heard me call his name.

But as those precious years went by 
And we both aged and grew, 
I'd find him often slowing down 
But - he had still much to do.

We have noticed in the recent times 
His ears were not as sharp, 
Where is that running tennis ball  
The years have shown their mark.

He started sleeping next to me 
Was this his special clue, 
Because he felt the end was near 
We only wish we knew.

Our Cap he was a special dog 
We know he gave his best, 
But as we looked deep into his eyes 
we knew it was time for him to rest.

Partly borrowed from Ch. L. Tronnes